The Suzuki Katana R50 motorcycle dimensions for 2006 is length 73.4 in (1,865 mm), width 25.6 in (650 mm), height 44.3 in (1,125 mm), wheelbase 49.6 in (1,260 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm).
Suzuki Katana R50 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Suzuki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Suzuki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Suzuki model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
67.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 23.8 in (605 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 13 sq ft (1.21 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.9%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Suzuki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 73.4 in (1,865 mm) | 83.3 in (2,115 mm) | 9.8 in below median |
| Width | 25.6 in (650 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 5.3 in below median |
| Height | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 45.1 in (1,145 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 6.7 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
Suzuki Katana R50 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 73.4 in (1,865 mm) | 25.6 in (650 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | — | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
Suzuki Katana R50 dimensions FAQ
Does the Suzuki Katana R50 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 49.6 in (1,260 mm), giving the Suzuki Katana R50 a very short wheelbase for its category. 6.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Suzuki Katana R50 have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.8 in below the category median.
Is the Suzuki Katana R50 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 73.4 in (1,865 mm), making the Suzuki Katana R50 very compact for its category. 9.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 13 sq ft (1.21 m²).
What do the Suzuki Katana R50 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 25.6 in (650 mm) and representative height is 44.3 in (1,125 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is lower than most comparable Suzuki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Suzuki Katana R50?
The main listed figures are overall length 73.4 in (1,865 mm), wheelbase 49.6 in (1,260 mm), and ground clearance 4.9 in (125 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.9%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.